Natalie Barragan
Sanger,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Medical Assistant
Kasier Permanente
Fresno, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
Medical Assistant
St. Agnes Medcial Providers
Fresno, CA
08.2006 - 03.2016
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College, Fresno Ca
Fresno05.1997
Skills
- Completing Insurance Forms
- Social Perceptiveness
- Multi-Line Telephone System Operation
- Transcription and Dictation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Patient Relations
- Examination Preparation
- Wound Care
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Efficiency Improvement
- HIPAA Compliance
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Workflow Processes
- Medical Procedure Assistance
- Medical Assistance
- Removing Sutures
- Ear Irrigations
- Pulse Oximetry
- Electronic Charting
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Performing EKGs
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Sr. Medical Assistant
Kasier Permanente
03.2016 - Current
Medical Assistant
St. Agnes Medcial Providers
08.2006 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College, Fresno Ca
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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